Joseph Pimentel
59 articles · Asian Journal
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Nike commemorates Pacquiao
LOS ANGELES?Just as they did last year, Nike has created exclusive commemorative Manny Pacquiao merchandise as the pound-4-pound boxer prepares for his battle against Ricky Hatton on May 2. The limited custom…
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Pacquiao?s ?Gonna Run? ? Mayweather Sr.
LAS VEGAS?Floyd Mayweather, Sr. is never at a lost for words. Ricky Hatton?s loquacious trainer is outspoken and even poetic. But when asked to reply to the many boxing pundits that predict…
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Pacquiao and Roach win BWAA Award
LOS ANGELES?The Boxing Writers Association of America named the Pride of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach boxer of the year and trainer of the year, respectively. "I really expected…
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Back to Work for Pacquiao
LOS ANGELES ? THE fun and games are over. With the first leg of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton promotional tour in Manchester, England done, Pacquiao is ready to get back…
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Pacquiao, a fighter but also a savvy businessman
The contracts have been signed, and tickets are now on-sale for the May 2 Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. For many boxing/Pacquiao fans that?s certainly…
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Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya Deal Stall
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao?s advisor Michael Koncz and trainer Freddie Roach met on Thursday night seeking ways to convince the Filipino World Boxing Council Lightweight champion to take the offer from…
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Winner Gets Pacquiao?
Marquez and Casamayor will try to outduel each other for a chance at Pacquiao. LOS ANGELES ? Like two men vying for the attention of a young lady, Mexican boxer Juan Manuel…
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The LEGENDARY Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is the best boxer in the world right now. Period. If there were any doubts that he isn?t the pound-forpound best, according to Ring Magazine, just watch a replay of…
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Manny Talks to the Asian Journal
As the gentle waves of the Pacific Ocean break across the Santa Monica beach and a smooth calm breeze cools hundreds of onlookers, the Pride of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao stood solemnly…
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Pacquiao-Marquez Aftermath
Top Rank President Bob Arum (Pacquiao?s promoter) yelled at Marquez? trainer Ignacio Bernstein for criticizing the judge?s decision prompting Team Marquez to leave the conference feeling insulted by the rebuke. The temper…
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Pacquiao: World Champ
LAS VEGAS, NV ? Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao officially added the title ?WBC Champion? to his long list of boxing accomplishments by out-pointing Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez at the Mandalay Bay Resort…
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Pacquiao-Marquez Rematch All Set
LAS VEGAS, NV ? Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao's rematch with World Boxing Council (WBC) Champion Juan Manuel Marquez at the Mandalay Bay dominates the boxing headlines but there are three, possibly…
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Pacquiao Better than Ever
LOS ANGELES – What does a former Philippine Senator, a music star and giddy fans across Southern California have in common? They were all part of the large group of fans and…
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Pacquiao Better than Ever
LOS ANGELES – What does a former Philippine Senator, a music star and giddy fans across Southern California have in common? They were all part of the large group of fans and…
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Pinay Boxer Tries to improve Ranking
LOS ANGELES - The most decorated FilAm female amateur boxer, Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton will make her second boxing appearance to improve her ranking. On February 7, Julaton will fight Carley Batey…
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Pacquiao is 100 percent focused
LOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao stepped inside the ring as fiery as the red flames decorated on his white trunks during his open media workout at the Wildcard Boxing Club last Thursday.…
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Philippine Team All Set for Boxing World Cup vs Mexico
LOS ANGELES - With the Philippine vs. Mexico World Cup of Boxing just two weeks away, the Philippine team steps up their training. The boxing special is set to explode at the…
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Mexico vs. RP Boxing World Cup Set in August
LOS ANGELES -- Set the date to August 11. Golden Boy Promotions announced that the highly anticipated Philippine vs. Mexico World Cup of boxing will be at the Arco Arena in Sacramento.…
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Fil-Boxer Penalosa Fights for WBO Super Bantamweight Championship
LOS ANGELES - Filipino boxer Gerry Penalosa walked inside the Oscar De La Hoya Youth Center in Whittier, sporting a gym bag with the colors of the Philippine flag filled with boxing…
